FINANCIAL COUNSELOR

Financial Counselor

Palo Verde Behavioral Health has a longstanding reputation for stability in mental health and substance use treatment, serving patients in and around Tucson since 1960. We offer individualized inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs for adults and adolescents.

The Financial Counselor is responsible for verifying benefits and eligibility on admission inquiries, preparing financial folders, collecting co-pays/deductibles from patients and collecting insurance payments, assisting with establishing effective and timely payment plans, coordinating with utilization review and discharge planning efforts to limit risk of non-payment, providing ongoing patient benefit information, participating in patient discharge procedures, and coordinating financial arrangements with collecting personnel.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred Experience: A minimum of one (1) years' experience preferred in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans. Additional Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a AZ Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.